Though she starts the novel with a seemingly-reliable if uninspiring boyfriend, it isn’t hard to tell that there is trouble brewing on the horizon for that particular relationship. Holly had just left a job over ethical reasons a week ago, and as the closest relative to her grandmother geographically, it made the most sense for her to go. Holly Miller is on her way to her grandmother’s inn, the Sugar Maple Inn, in Wagtail, Virginia, having received a troubling phone call indicating medical trouble for her grandmother.

(Wow, has it really been that short a time ago? It sure does feel like a lot longer!)Īs is traditional in modern Cozies, this particular series starts with the soon-to-be sleuth on a bit of a losing streak. If you don’t remember me covering Krista Davis before, I don’t blame you – it’s been quite a while, back in this 2016 post on the Domestic Diva Mystery Series. I just finished reading Murder, She Barked, the first in Krista Davis‘s Paws and Claws Mystery Series. Well, this month, I’m doing something a bit less common, and revisiting an author that I’ve already discussed once before. Readers will enjoy this skillfully plotted mystery and its biting humor.As most site readers are probably aware, once a month I seek out and reread (or read for the first time, in some cases) a particularly popular and recommended Cozy series by a site author. “Well-written dialogue, fun characters, and romantic complications that never go as the characters-or the readers-expect.

“A charming blend of small-town eccentrics and big-city greed, Murder, She Barked touches all the bases of the cozy mystery-including a bit of romance-and does so with style.”-Richmond Times-Dispatch And they won’t let a little thing like murder spoil their enjoyment.”-Sheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author of the County Cork mysteries “Krista Davis has created a town that any pet would love-as much as their owners do. The adorable, pet-friendly setting of Wagtail Mountain will appeal to animal lovers and mystery lovers alike and the intriguing plot twists will keep you guessing to the very last page.”-Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author of the Bibliophile Mysteries “Krista Davis has penned a doggone great new mystery series featuring witty, spirited Holly Miller and her endearing canine sidekick, Trixie. I’m looking forward to my next visit to The Sugar Maple Inn.”-Sofie Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of the Magical Cats Mysteries “Krista Davis has created another charming series with a unique setting, an engaging heroine in Holly Miller and her furry sidekick, Trixie, and a wonderfully quirky supporting cast of characters-two- and four-legged.

Praise for the New York Times bestseller Murder, She Barked Grab a copy of this terrific book and dive into the wonderful world of Wagtail, VA–the top pet-friendly getaway town in the U.S.A.

Murder, She Barked by Krista Davis